A car definitely needs to have basic tools and accessories which includes a tyre inflator. You never know when your tyres need to be refilled. It helps you keep your car tyres healthy by giving you minimum tyre wear and also keeps you safe when you are behind the wheel.
It is a time as well as a life saver because it will help you to avoid the queue for filling air from fuel stations and when you discover a puncture in one of your tubeless tyres, it definitely becomes handy.
There are various manufacturers of tyre inflators in the Indian market which makes it difficult for you to choose one. So here is a list of the top 5 recommended tyre inflators:
AmazonBasics compact and portable tyre inflator :
The AmzonBsasics Compact Portable tyre inflator is meant for everyday driver. It is a 12-volt equipment that comes with a carrying case. It helps maintain optimal tyre pressure by showing you the perfect tyre pressure on the digital screen.
To use this device, plug the DC powered tyre inflator into the cigarette lighter present in your vehicle. The compressor comes with an air hose that is 23.6 inch in length which is flexible. This is enough length to help you reach the hose to refill your tyres. It is also a slim and sleek device that will help you carry it along whenever you go on a drive.
Also see:Types of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems
Bergmann Typhoon heavy metal tyre inflator:
Bergmann now brings a well designed tyre inflator that is safe, durable and portable. The copper motor is designed for long term operation even during harsh climatic conditions. It works with your vehicles cigarette lighter or a similar port and it can quickly inflate a mid- size tyre to about 30 PSI in just 2 minutes.
The device comes with led light which will help you use the equipment even in low-light conditions. It has a display which shows you accurate tyre pressure. The Braided rubber hose of the product is resistant to heat and wear. It has a durable metal body and has a rubber feet which reduces vibrations. This equipment does not require any maintenance. It also has different nozzles for inflating balls and water spot equipment. It comes with 1 year warranty.
Michelin 12204 Analogue Single Barrel Foot Pump :
The Michelin foot pump is a simple air inflator which works by manually using the pedal. This is the cheapest among other products and has great build quality. It consists of a unique analogue guage which shows accurate air pressure reading (+/- 1PSI to 50 PSI). It has stable and wide footprint with rubber foot pedal to provide grip. It also has a steel frame and the dual display shows PSI, BAR and kPa. The high pressure hose which comes with the product is durable and it has a tyre valve connector.
Solimo Portable Digital Tyre Inflator:
This product is also from Amazon named "Solimo". This is a compact air pump which can be stored in your boot without taking much of the boot space. It is an efficient product and will inflate your tyres in just 5 minutes.
It functions on a 12 volt power supply that is available in your car's cigarette lighter. The device comes with an electric wire of the length 3000mm and also a 500mm hose. This makes it functional and can easily be placed to fill up your vehicle's tyres. The inflator comes with a digital display and led light that will help you to easily use the device in the dark.
Unlike other tyre inflators, this product comes with an auto-shut function which shuts the pump after reaching the required air pressure and consists of an added safety valve that protects the device from overload. This device can be used for inflating car tyres as well as balls like basketball, football etc. with the help of an extra pin.
iBELL Heavy Duty Tyre Inflator:
The Ibell heavy duty tyre inflator is one of the best affordable tyre inflators in the Indian market. Although this product cost a bit more than other air inflators, it is definitely a good value for this product. It is durable and can be used by simply inserting the plug into the car's cigarette lighter. It also comes with various types of attachments so that other products such a football or any other inflatable objects could be filled with air. It fits right into the boot without acquiring much of the space. It also has a bag to keep it protected. The tyre inflator does not require any additional maintenance. It is said to fill up tyres within 1 or 2 minutes.
These are the 5 products that we have chose to help you out in buying a nice tyre inflator which is worth your time and money.
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